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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.40, 37,809.60 and 23,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.40, 37,809.60 and 23,875.20 is: 35,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.40 : 37,809.60 = 23,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.40/37,809.60 = 23,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.40x = 37,809.60 × 23,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.40x = 902,711,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,711,761.92/25,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,812.80

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